Leading the Charge: A Passionate Team for Caribbean Philanthropy
The Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance is guided by a powerhouse team fueled by a shared passion for sustainable development and elevating philanthropy across the region. Our esteemed Board of Directors brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the table. Dr. Rosalea Hamilton, our Board Chair and Co-Chair of the Governance Committee, sets the tone with her impressive career policy, philanthropy and law. Joining her are dedicated leaders like Susan Taylor-Batten, who chairs the Resource Development Committee, and Milton Speid, who heads the Finance & Audit Committee . Rounding out this dynamic group are Dr. Michele D. Singh, Deanna James, and Milton Samuda, who co-chair the Membership & Outreach Committee, and Milton Samuda, Co-Chair of the Governance Committee.
This passion is echoed by our strategic leader, CEO Anthea McLaughlin. She brings a wealth of experience to drive the Alliance's mission forward, ensuring philanthropic efforts have a lasting, positive impact. Supporting this dynamic team are esteemed Special Advisors offering strategic and financial expertise, championing critical issues like women and climate action, and providing invaluable insights on strategic finance and social impact practices. This exceptional team, with their diverse backgrounds and unwavering commitment, is propelling the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance to new heights, fostering a thriving culture of giving across the islands.
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Special Advisor (Agriculture)
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Special Advisor (Women & Climate)
Special Advisor (Philanthropy & Climate Justice)
Diana works with the CEO and Chair of the Board, and provides vital support across governance, operations, and programs. She assists the Board of Directors with planning and ensuring legal compliance. Her responsibilities include managing operational procedures, procurement, human resources and financial matters. Diana has proven indispensable in organizing, scheduling, managing data, and coordinating regional projects across the Caribbean. She has a background in Management Studies, Data Entry and Business Administration.
Barbara White provides financial and human resources oversight and serves as the Accountant for the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CariPhilAlliance). She ensures fiscal compliance and audits meet the requirements of external donors and funders. Her role is crucial in developing strategic financial objectives that align with the organization's mission. Barbara has a robust background working with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations with an expertise in fiscal management, grants and contracts reporting and compliance, strategic planning, and tax preparation services.
Dwayne Gutzmer provides strategic direction and optimizes data operations for philanthropy involvement, investment including stakeholder engagement. Dwayne blends his skills in information technology, data science and entrepreneurship to effectively provide project and financial management. He also supports the development of innovative business solutions for regional networks of entrepreneurs, and non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders. He has a background in Computing and Information Technology and postgraduate Data Science training.
Jamila Falak coordinates the Youth Hub and spearheads initiatives that empower young people to drive positive change across the Caribbean. Jamila’s leadership is marked by her commitment to fostering collaboration, philanthropy, creative innovation and dedication to inspire youth to become active participants in building a better future for the region. Jamila Falak is also a dynamic musician, creative entrepreneur, activist, and philanthropist. With a passion for blending art and advocacy, she uses her musical and other creative talents to inspire and drive social change.
Talya Mohammed provides project coordination and leads socio-environmental projects including the delivery of various capacity building projects across the region. She guides regional engagement with network stakeholders and guides their design and management of sustainability projects or initiatives. She has two decades of experience in environmental science and project management of sustainability projects emphasizing community co-creation, communication and educational strategies.
Norval Mendez provides top-tier IT solutions and develops technology communications and infrastructure for administration, regional networks including member and stakeholder communities. He is based in Jamaica with over six years in the industry and is certified by multiple international bodies and institutions.
Christopher Andrews guides the development of social media management and content creation networking platforms to optimize organizational content. He contributes towards archiving, brand development, data management, digital migration of organizational assets, website development and creating social media platforms for cohesive and engaging content. For over ten years, he has worked as a multimedia generalist and web developer.
The Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CPA) institutional partners provide resources, subject matter advice, consultancy, technical assistance, platforms to accelerate various actions, and leverage resources including national, regional and international linkages to facilitate CPA's mission across the region.
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|---|---|
| LASCO Chin Foundation | Philanthropy Networks Technical Assistance Fundraising |
| Bridge Foundation | Organizational & Program Development Fundraising |
| Institute for Law & Economics | Technical Assistance Funder Database Platform |
| Trees That Feed Foundation | Trees Tree Tracking Advocacy Training |
| Ayambe Zero | Green Finance Sustainability Metrics Funder Database Platform |
| Clinton Global Initiative | Strategic Alliances Facilitation Voluntary Support |